Showed once again that he is coming to grips with the demands of the position, and produced power and dynamic lines as the New South Wales back three threatened with ball in hand. He may yet force Wallabies selection against the British & Irish Lions if he continues his upwards spiral.

Scored a try, made two linebreaks and gained 115+ running metres in a solid all-round performance. Responsible for the floated pass into touch that led to the lineout from which the Hurricanes ultimately scored their first try, but still did enough to squeak selection ahead of the impressive Rene Ranger.

The brother of Julian Savea had been subject of much hype before he finally made his Super Rugby debut against the Waratahs; his all-round performance and workload in the absence of Victory Vito suggests he is a rising star.

Impressed greatly against George Smith and the Brumbies, and he was integral in everything that was good about the Kings with his strong ball carrying. His try was the least he deserved from his performance.

Back to his imperious best after a disappointing game against the Crusaders, he was strong in the loose and key in the improved lineout performance that should have been enough to get the Stormers over the line in Bloemfontein.

Gained selection for the second time in three weeks for a strong try-scoring performance in the loose and in the set pieces; he might yet become a fringe candidate for the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions - if he is not already.